College Diploma – Engineering Technology – First Year to Geomatics/Surveying Engineering Technology (Co-op) (Transfer to Ridge Road Campus)

The Geomatics/Surveying Engineering Technology program provides specialized multidisciplinary training in collecting, analyzing, managing, and distributing spatial location data for infrastructure, mapping, and land development:

• Common Engineering First Year: Starts with a common initial engineering technology year where students complete their first two semesters before transferring (from Gander campus to Ridge Road campus) to complete the intersession and upper-year coursework.

• Core Technical Curriculum: Integrates GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), astronomical navigation, hydrographic/marine surveying, GIS analysis, spatial data management, aerial photography, map design, and remote sensing image analysis.

• Practical Survey Disciplines: Applies theoretical principles and modern tools across major surveying branches, including Plane Surveying, Cadastral (legal land surveying), Photogrammetry, Geodetic Control Networks, and Construction Surveying layouts.

• Accuracy & Quality Standards: Utilizes industry standards and specifications to analyze positional accuracy, manage spatial databases, and prepare precise land records and engineering drawings.

• Legal & Scientific Foundation: Grounded in advanced mathematics, physics, statutory and common law, communications, and economic principles governing land management and surveying practices.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Completion.

Minimum GPA: 60.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 79.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 105

Direct Admission:

• Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.